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Josh Render

As a former phone engineer, I have some serious concerns about Apple potentially introducing variable apertures into the iPhone 18 Pro

IPhone 18 Pro leak-based render, showing the rear cameras.

Phone upgrades are a tricky thing at times, especially when they can bring as many issues as benefits. That’s the problem that I am currently facing while looking at one particular rumored improvement for the iPhone 18 Pro.

It was recently reported that the iPhone 18 Pro series could be the first device in Apple’s lineup to feature a variable aperture. If included, then it would allow users much more control over how much light enters the sensor on the camera. In comparison, most phones have a fixed aperture instead, including every iPhone so far.

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